Daily Fantasy Football 2023 Week 6: Best Plays And Bargains On FanDuel and DraftKings
The best way to cash on weekly fantasy football sites is to load up on as many stars with good matchups as possible. Here, you'll find the best plays and top bargains at each position on FanDuel and DraftKings. And remember, scoring is IMPORTANT. Here are Fanduel’s and DraftKings’ scoring systems.
For each position I’ll provide the best big name, the best mid range value, and the best low-price bargain. At the end, I’ll also list a big name to avoid at each position.
Quarterback
Best Big Name
Jalen Hurts, Eagles ($8,700/$8,200): Hurts may seem to have a tough road matchup this week vs. the Jets, but the truth is the Jets have been a solid defense, not the world-beating unit promised all offseason. After a shaky first two games, Hurts has thrown for 270+ yards in three straight games and scored a rushing touchdown in three of Philadelphia’s five games so far. He’s one of the best rushing QBs in football and continues to find a way to put up big fantasy production every game even when the offense isn’t in sync.
Mid Range Value
Matthew Stafford, Rams ($7,300/$6,100): Stafford has been lighting it up this season yardage-wise, but the touchdowns haven’t been there, keeping his price affordable. To the surprise of no one, the return of Cooper Kupp coincided with his first two-touchdown game of the year. Stafford is lined up against the Cardinals, who will enter play with the third-worst Pass DVOA in the NFL. Two touchdowns is the floor for Stafford in this one, and we could see an outright high-end QB1 performance here on a very reasonable budget.
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Mac Jones, Patriots ($6,400/$5,000): Jones has been dreadful, and after a 354-yard, three-touchdown shocker in Week 1 vs. the Eagles, he has failed to throw for more than one score in any game since. His starting job is in jeopardy, but he gets to fight back against a Raiders defense that is pretty pliable when Maxx Crosby isn’t getting home on the QB. He’s been real bad – like lower PFF grade than Zach Wilson bad – but getting back to basics will help. All Jones needs to do is feed Rhamondre Stevenson and look for Hunter Henry when they get close, and a fantasy useful outing is on deck for a backup price.
Running Back
Best Big Name
Raheem Mostert, Dolphins ($8,500/$6,400): Oh boy. Mostert gets to face the absolute worst run defense in the league with rookie sensation De’Von Achane out of the mix for carries. There really may not even be a limit to how many yards he can amass on Carolina, but he’s already averaging 5.4 yards a pop and he’s about to get a full workload with maybe Salvon Ahmed spelling him. You’ve got to get Mostert in your lineup.
Mid Range Value
Isiah Pacheco, Chiefs ($7,000/$5,700): Pacheco has assumed full control of this backfield and seen 12+ carries in four straight games. With Kansas City on short rest and Travis Kelce playing through an injured ankle, it makes sense for the Chiefs to play conservatively and run the ball down the Broncos’ throats, especially since they are the NFL’s second-worst run defense. He’s found the end zone in three straight games, and I expect him to make it four in this one.
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Rhamondre Stevenson, Patriots ($6,200/$5,400): Stevenson’s season has been ugly so far, but it’s worth noting he has been up against some tough run defenses like the Cowboys, Saints and Eagles, and the Patriots have lost games by not playing to their strength, throwing Rhamondre the ball. Bill Belichick mentioned they’d have to “start from scratch” after getting shut out by New Orleans; that has to mean involving Stevenson more and getting their top playmaker in position to move the chains. The matchup is the best he’s had in a while here, and if he pops the value won’t be there again next week.
Wide Receivers
Best Big Name
CeeDee Lamb, Cowboys ($7,600/$7,400): Lamb has been good in 2023, but not great like most expected. He’s well overdue for a spike game, and that could happen this week vs. a Rams defense that gives up 85 85 yards per game to WR1s and has the offensive scheme to move the ball on Dallas and make this a high scoring affair. This price tag doesn’t quite match Lamb’s talent and once he hits big, he won’t be available at this cost again.
Mid Range Value
Drake London, Falcons ($6,400/$4,800): London’s price has a lot to do with the narrative around the Falcons and how they love to not utilize their best offensive weapons, especially pass catchers. Sure, Atlanta’s frustrating, but London’s seen 6+ targets in four straight games and scored twice. He isn’t producing to quite the level his underlying talent suggests is possible, but he has been productive and he gets to face a Commanders defense giving up more than 100 yards a game to WR1s. Yes, please.
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Tyler Boyd, Bengals ($6,100/4,600$): Boyd has seen 7+ targets in four consecutive games, and has a matchup against a Seahawks defense surrendering 101.6 yards per game to slot receivers. Joe Burrow looked like he’s at a point with his calf injury where he can look like himself again, and that means any Bengals receiver in a favorable matchup is a solid play.
Tight End
Best Big Name
T.J. Hockenson, Vikings ($6,700/$6,600): Hockenson isn’t providing blowup games, but he’s been targeted at least eight times in four of five games, and is now probably going to lead the team in targets with Justin Jefferson on IR. Volume rules the roost at this position, and while Kelce has the golden matchup tonight vs. Denver, I’m worried about his usage with a bum ankle on a short turnaround. If you want to minimize risk, this week Hockenson’s the guy.
Mid Range Value
Zach Ertz, Cardinals ($5,200/$3,600): The Rams are giving up the third-most yards per game to TEs (63.9) which dovetails very nicely with Ertz, who is averaging almost seven targets and 4.4 receptions per game. He does have two games with only two receptions, so he’s shown a surprisingly low floor, but he did find the end zone vs. the Bengals in one of those games. In the three other tilts he has exactly six catches in each of them, and that’s where he’ll be vs. the Rams as well.
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Tyler Conklin, Jets ($4,900/$3,300): The floor here is obviously super low, and the upside is not even great. But Conklin definitely can find the end zone, and he should see his targets tick up this week for two reasons. First, the Eagles lowkey have the worst DVOA vs. TEs in the NFL right now (67.7%), and second, their pass rush will get home on Zach Wilson forcing him to throw quick and short to Conklin.
Quarterback to Avoid: Brock Purdy, 49ers ($7,200/$5,600)
Running Back to Avoid: Derrick Henry, Titans ($8,200/$7,500)
Wide Receiver to Avoid: A.J. Brown, Eagles ($8,200/$7,800)
Tight End to Avoid: Darren Waller, Giants ($6,200/$5,200)